Michael's Profile

Michael hosted "The Grapevine" on 1210AM KPRZ in San Diego since March of 1987. It was the longest running Christian talk show in Southern California up until February of 2004 when he signed the program off the air for the last time. Over that time he led numerous efforts to support various ministries worldwide, and inspired Christians to take an active role in spiritual renewal and cultural change. Michael’s work included outreaches for Compassion International, Josh McDowell's Operation Carelift, World Vision, and the Bible League. Through the Bible League he was responsible for raising the funds to provide over one hundred thousand Bibles for Christians in Indonesia, China, Vietnam, Cambodia, and India. His work with KPRZ and the San Diego Blood Bank also resulted in thousands of donations. He has been active with the Salvation Army, The San Diego Rescue Mission, and many other local and international groups to provide comfort and share the Gospel’s message of hope and eternal life.
Michael has had the opportunity to travel to many countries around the world and meet Christians in those countries. This has given him a unique perspective of the Church and God’s work in many different settings, some of which include the harsh and relentless persecution of Christians by the civil authorities in those countries. Among the countries Michael has visited are Guatemala, India, Thailand, Russia, Indonesia, and China.
An accomplished vocal musician, Mike completed thirteen years of private training. This led to an invitation to compete for a Julliard scholarship and auditions for the Metropolitan Opera. He has sung lead and supporting roles in many musicals and operas, including assignments internationally and with the Los Angeles Philharmonic.
He pastors Community Christian Church in San Marcos, California and teaches junior high Bible, History, and Social Studies at Community Christian School which is a ministry which he and his wife helped found 28 years ago.